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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.13, 3,435.89 and 831.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.13, 3,435.89 and 831.51 is: 1,246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.13 : 3,435.89 = 831.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.13/3,435.89 = 831.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.13x = 3,435.89 × 831.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.13x = 2,856,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,972.74/2,291.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.97

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